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Australia will seek foreign infrastructure money

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AUSTRALIA

Tax cuts were announced earlier this month for foreign investment in infrastructure, including transport, energy, water and communication. The move follows concerns that spending…

Power Africa could provide long-term electricity boost

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AFRICA

Tracking progress on Power Africa.

Canadian infrastructure will be hit by city limits

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CANADA

City governance in Canada.

Biden will reform internet market as 5G expands

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UNITED STATES

The measures address the digital divide that the COVID-19 pandemic has further exposed. Among low-income and remote communities, commercial internet service can be slow and…

Resource nationalism rises in Papua New Guinea

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PAPUA NEW GUINEA

It reports less than 100 cases and one death, but official figures probably underestimate the reality. PNG’s health system was already in serious decline before the pandemic and…

Regulatory hurdles risk slowing US telemedicine surge

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UNITED STATES

Utilisation has fallen as movement restrictions have eased, but it remains far above pre-pandemic levels, implying a secure foothold in mainstream healthcare provision. This could…

Renewed protests will fuel regional tensions in Peru

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PERU

Since December, the geography of protest at the ousting of Pedro Castillo as president has shifted to the south of the country where his electoral support in the 2021 elections…

IS will rebuild in rural areas of northern Iraq

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IRAQ

Over the past year, IS has transitioned into an insurgent movement across the north, and the risk of militants fleeing Syria into Iraq has heightened fears of a growing threat.

Colombia financial inclusion set to progress

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COLOMBIA

Financial inclusion in Colombia.

African anti-misinformation steps miss offline spread

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AFRICA

With only about 20% of the continent's population connected directly to social media, key channels for the spread of misinformation are offline via traditional media (mostly radio…